Consultant | Educator | Speaker
Consulting and Advising
Mela leads applied research, needs assessments and strategic advising for early years organizations and municipalities.
Speaking
Mela is a dynamic presenter with a breadth of experience as a public speaker. Topics for speaking engagements and keynotes include: organizational change; equity in early learning and child care settings; leadership development.
Professional Learning
Mela designs customized trainings and professional learning experiences, especailly for early childhood educators and leaders.
New Book! Spring 2026
A practical, equity-focused guide for educators and leaders in early childhood education.
Published by Brush Education.
Mela is an absolute joy to learn from. Their ability to deliver such important content in an approachable and well researched way is unbelievably refreshing.
— Training Participant